Chapter 920: Chapter 919
"Thank goodness for Rose’s miraculous touch," one of the servants said as they walked toward the mansion’s grand entrance, having just taken out the trash. "Her medical skills are second to none. It’s
just a shame the poor fellow’s still unconscious. Who knows if he’ll reveal the secrets about the fire at the clinic back in the day when he comes to."
"I can’t believe someone actually tried to off the master and mistress all those years ago. Who could it be? If the guy doesn’t talk when he regains consciousness, I bet the young masters will have ways to compel him to speak."
"Of course, they will. The young masters are no ordinary bunch. If it wasn’t for the mastermind behind it all, Rose wouldn’t have been switched at birth, and the Collins family wouldn’t have ended up raising someone else’s child for eighteen years. And to think, after all that, the kid turns out to be an ingrate trying to harm Rose. The Collins family will definitely get to the bottom of this."
"Right. Hunter has got his people on it, and the master and mistress have brought in their most trusted aides just to guard the guy. They’re waiting for him to wake up and tell the truth about that fire."
"Hey, what if he wakes up and realizes Rose saved him? Do you think he’ll feel grateful enough to spill the truth?"
"I wouldn’t be surprised. I mean, he has been part of this household for over a decade, there must be some attachment. Plus, the mistress has been like a mother to him."
Their voices trailed off into whispers as they entered through the villa’s gates.
After lunch, Rosemary retreated to her room, leaving Sean feeling unusually listless without his sister’s company.
Just then, he noticed the security monitor in the living room showing a black sedan pulling up to the driveway. He recognized the make and model; it had to be Chasel’s return.
Chasel got out of the car and immediately noticed the heavy security—nearly 20 times the usual number of personnel. Alongside the regular bodyguards were some of the elite security teams belonging to his parents and Hunter.
The lead bodyguard at the entrance greeted him with due respect, "Chasel."
"Any trouble at home?" Chasel asked, knowing the man was one of Hunter’ crew.
"There’s someone Hunter wants to keep safe inside. You can go in and ask about it."
The details weren’t for him to disclose, cautious of eavesdroppers.
Chasel was worried, "Is it Rose? Is she in trouble?"
Only Rose could mobilize such a force from Hunter and his parents.
"It’s not Rose," the guard assured.
Relieved, Chasel clapped the guard’s shoulder. "Thanks for your hard work."
As long as it wasn’t Rose.
If it was about Rose, he would’ve been furious with himself for not being there sooner!
"It is our honor to serve and protect the Collins family, Chasel. Your appreciation make it all worthwhile."
Chasel nodded and headed inside, spotting what seemed to be Sean’s figure emerging from the main building.
The brothers approached each other, and Chasel couldn’t help but notice Sean flaunting the loungewear Rosemary had gifted him—something Sean had bragged about just the day before with photos; Sean had received slippers and socks as gifts as well.
Despite the freezing temperatures outside, Sean stood there unbothered, without a jacket, just waiting to show this to his brother.
"How does it look, huh?" Sean smirked, eager to show off his outfit to Chasel.
"Lucky for you, sis is generous enough to have given you a few sets, or you’d probably never take that outfit off." Chasel teased.
Sean’s laughter was a mix of contentment and pride, "I think you’re just envious you can’t get one like that, Chasel."
Chasel couldn’t help but laugh when he thought about coaxing compliments from his brother Sean.
Sean was hoping for Chasel to name a hundred of his virtues and to praise him, so that in return, he might consider putting in a good word for Chasel in front of their sister. But in the next second, Chasel
unexpectedly spoke up.
"Envious? Why would I be? Out of all the brothers, you’re always the last to get a gift from sis. And let’s not forget, we’ve got other goodies, too. All you got was a loungewear."
"You’ve received other gifts?" Chasel’s words struck Sean like a bolt from the blue; he couldn’t believe his scheming had backfired so spectacularly. "What else did you get? Show me!"
Jealousy surged within Sean.
"Wanna know?" Chasel teased with a mischievous grin, "I’m not going to tell you."
As Chasel sauntered off toward the main house, Sean quickly followed, eager for more information.
"Come on, Chasel, what did she give you? We’re brothers, man. You can’t keep secrets like that from me!"
Inside the main house, the staff greeted Chasel with warm smiles. "Chasel."
"Where’s Rose?" Chasel scanned the living room, but his sister was nowhere in sight.
"Miss Rose had lunch and went up to her room to rest," one of the servants informed him.
Chasel had hoped to catch up with his sister and present her with a small gift he’d picked up for her,but hearing she was resting, he settled onto the couch to settle some scores with Sean.
"How did you bully sis before? Tell me about it. Look at your face, a bit run-down—have you been getting a good beating from Hunter these past few days?"
"That’s nonsense. Hunter has been treating me well. Not even a hint of reproach!"
"Is that so, Hunter?" Chasel’s sudden question caught Sean off guard.
Sean flinched. No way, when did Hunter stand behind him?
"No, I mean." He whipped around, but there was no one there. Chasel had duped him!
"Out with it then, where did you get hurt?" Chasel’s tone was much friendlier than Hunter’s usually stern demeanor, almost like a neighborly big brother.
Sean had barely sat down when Chasel playfully threw a punch his way. Sean grabbed his fist,
"Chasel, I’m just healed up. If you crack it open again, you’ll have to explain that to Rose."
There it was again, hiding behind their sister’s skirts.
"Hunter gave you a beating that bad? To the extent that Rose had to step in? How badly were you hurt, your heart’s broken?"
"Cut it out! My injury’s got nothing to do with Hunter. Just tell me what Rose got you."
"Spill the beans about what you did to Rose first. Also, what’s with the big to-do at home?"
The brothers chatted away until Rosemary, with her earphones on and tablet in hand, came downstairs.
Their eyes lit up at the sight of her.
"Rose?"
Wasn’t she supposed to be napping? It looked like she was enjoying some tunes.
Even with her earphones on, Rosemary heard them. She took them off and said, "Chasel, when did you get back?"
Sean’s heart shattered when Rosemary’s first glance and first words were entirely toward Chasel.
"Just got here. You listening to music?" Chasel suddenly saw new gift ideas for his sister: a tablet and earphones!
With no one else around, Rosemary confided, "I’ve been editing and extracting audio of Erik from when he was at home."
That included the sounds of his illness, his coughing, his voice, and more.